SAVEUR's Favorite Recipes of 2009

December 9, 2009

Twenty of SAVEUR magazine's favorite dishes from 2009, from the simple to the elegant.

Over the past year in the SAVEUR kitchen, we've prepared hundreds of dishes. One day we might spend hours trying to perfect fettuccine Alfredo and, the next, bake twelve different versions of the same gingerbread cake. The following twenty dishes are some of our favorites; they're ones that we'll make at home again and again.André Baranowski

The Original Fettuccine Alfredo

(May '09) I've loved this dish since I was a kid and was blown away to discover that the original version was made tableside with just butter and cheese. -Todd Coleman, Executive Food EditorSee this RecipeLandon Nordeman

Strawberry Milk Shake

Red Chile Enchiladas

(June/July '09) Fried tortillas that are saturated in chile sauce. These enchiladas are so deeply flavored that I've been known to eat the whole pan. -Todd Coleman, Executive Food EditorSee this RecipePenny De Los Santos

Slow-cooked, extra-tender beef brisket is tossed with lime, chiles, herbs, and cheese, then topped with avocado slices for an incredible taco filling.André Baranowski

Focaccia with Tomatoes and Olives

(May '09) I love this dough for its versatility and use it for everything from flat bread to pizza. -Hunter Lewis, Kitchen DirectorSee this RecipeLandon Nordeman

Mexican Seafood Cocktail

(June/July '09) This appetizer straddles the line between luxury (shrimp, crab, and avocado) and the everyday (ketchup and chile sauce). Great with a cold beer. -Hunter Lewis, Kitchen DirectorSee this RecipeLandon Nordeman

Chicken Tikka Masala

Escarole with Prosciutto

(Dec. '09) Fresh escarole paired with crisp garlic and prosciutto. This dish makes the best use of each ingredient. -Kellie Evans, Kitchen InternSee this RecipeAndré Baranowski

Peruvian Chicken Stew

Aug./Sept. '09) I love the flavor of the chiles after stewing for so long, and the chicken is bright and floral with just the right amount of heat. -Ben Mims, Assistant Kitchen DirectorSee this RecipeAndré Baranowski

Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce

Spiced Chickpea-Flour Snacks

(Dec. '09) Buttery, redolent of spices, and completely vegan. I often take this dish to parties because it's a door to another kind of Indian food that's subtle and mysterious. -Todd Coleman, Executive Food EditorSee this RecipeJames Oseland